Addressing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: Lessons and Best Practices

Cureus · 7 authors, 5 centres

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This narrative review synthesizes literature on how community engagement strategies can reduce cancer disparities.

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This is a narrative review article that synthesizes existing literature on the role of community engagement in addressing cancer disparities. The authors explore various approaches, best practices, and lessons learned from successful programs, emphasizing cultural competence, trust-building, and collaboration between stakeholders like community leaders and healthcare providers. The review highlights the impact of engagement on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment adherence, and survivorship outcomes, with a focus on community-based participatory research. The implications stress that involving communities as active partners can lead to more effective, sustainable, and tailored interventions, promoting health equity.

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oncology

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PMC10498131

Addressing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: Lessons and Best Practices

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ABSTRACT

Cancer disparities continue to be a significant public health challenge, disproportionately affecting certain communities in terms of incidence, mortality, and access to quality care. Addressing these disparities requires a multifaceted approach that involves not only healthcare professionals and researchers but also the active participation and collaboration of the affected communities themselves. Community engagement has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. This review article synthesizes the existing literature and examines the role of community engagement in addressing cancer disparities. It explores various approaches and best practices utilized in community engagement initiatives to empower and involve diverse populations in the fight against cancer. The review discusses key lessons learned from successful programs and identifies challenges faced in implementing such initiatives. The article highlights the importance of cultural competence, trust-building, and meaningful collaboration between stakeholders, including community leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers. It emphasizes the significance of tailoring interventions to specific community needs, acknowledging cultural differences, and fostering a two-way exchange of knowledge and resources. Moreover, this review investigates the impact of community engagement on cancer prevention, early detection, treatment adherence, and survivorship outcomes. It sheds light on the role of community-based participatory research and other innovative strategies in generating evidence and facilitating the translation of research findings into real-world interventions. In conclusion, this review underlines the potential of community engagement in addressing cancer disparities and promoting health equity. By involving communities as active partners in cancer control efforts, healthcare systems can design more effective and sustainable interventions. This approach not only contributes to reducing cancer disparities but also fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment within the communities affected, paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive healthcare landscape.

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Swarali Kale, Shoyeb Hirani, Sauvik Vardhan et al.. Addressing Cancer Disparities Through Community Engagement: Lessons and Best Practices. Cureus. (2023). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.43445

AUTHORS

7 · 5 CENTRES

Swarali Kale, Shoyeb Hirani, Sauvik Vardhan, Aditi Mishra, Dewang B Ghode, Roshan Prasad, Mayur Wanjari

1 Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
2 Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad, IND
3 General Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
4 Medicine and Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
5 Research and Development, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND

EDITOR / REVIEWER

Alexander Muacevic, John R Adler